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Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz visited the Chicago Tribune's Editorial Board on Thursday to discuss his myriad business dealings, including operating the Stanley Cup champions. Here is Wirtz on some of the hockey-related topics discussed: On a new practice facility for the Blackhawks: "We want to build a practice facility. Hopefully, we're close. Working with the city and finding the right parcel (of land) is the key thing. We want it in close proximity to the United Center. That's really what makes sense. There's a lot of area available out there." On plans for future hockey events: "We're talking about trying to get the World Junior...

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